Bushnell Hybrid 201951 User manual

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Literature #: 98-1967/10-12
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE BUSHNELL®HYBRID™, THE FIRST
INTEGRATED LASER/GPS RANGEFINDER DEVICE FOR GOLF!
The Hybrid™ combines the individual strengths of laser and GPS ranging technology to deliver “the best of both worlds”
in a single compact unit, allowing the avid golfer the ability to take full advantage of this dual capability. Knowing the
distances for each shot will assist you in lowering your score and enhance your overall golfing experience.
This manual will help you get familiar with your new ranging device and get the most out of it by explaining its operation
and features, as well as how to care for this precise instrument. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please
read these instructions before using your Bushnell Hybrid.
The time proven Bushnell laser ranging technology that the pros rely on will always give you the most precise, exact
distance with one yard accuracy to any object you target.
The GPS satellite receiver with pre-loaded data for 20,000 golf courses will instantly provide distances to the front, back
and center of the green as soon as you leave the parking lot-a quick glance at the display and you’re ready to pull the
right club out and tee off. It even auto-advances to the next hole as you play.
Bushnell Golf GPS Website
IMPORTANT NOTE – PLEASE READ: Within 45 days of purchase, go to www.bushnell.igolf.com to register your
Hybrid, which will update the preloaded GPS course data and load any new courses that have been recently added to
the iGolf database. Registration is free and will only take a few minutes. If a unit that has not been registered is powered
on 45 days or more after the first GPS fix, the GPS section will not function (the laser rangefinder is not affected) and
display a prompt to register online (which will restore it to normal operation). For additional information on registering
your Hybrid please refer to “Registering and Updating Golf Course Data” on page 20.
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THE HYBRID ADVANTAGE
The time proven Bushnell laser ranging technology that the pros rely on will always give you the most
precise, exact distance with one yard accuracy to any object you target.
There are times on the course when you don’t have “line of sight” to the target-maybe you’re hitting out
from behind the trees where you just need the front, center, back distances. Or if you’re playing a course
that’s “carts on path only” -checking the GPS display can help you select your club in advance and save
you a trip back to the cart!
When seasoned pros, amateurs, or collegiate players, play golf, they always want to know the front and
back distances to the green, not just the exact distance to the flag. Using the GPS front/center/back data
along with the precise distance to the flag will provide the player with the vital information needed to plan
their approach strategically, without going long or coming up short. Save strokes and know how far you
need to carry the ball to miss that water guarding the green.
The Hybrid’s “Shot Distance” GPS feature makes it extremely easy to gauge how far a drive/approach
shot was hit, and the user can set up to four custom points that can be very helpful as a reference on blind
tee shots or approaches when returning to play a course.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The Hybrid contains an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged by connecting the included
USB cable between the mini USB port on the device (located on the front of the unit under the rubber cover plug) and
your computer’s USB port. Alternatively, the battery can be charged by connecting the USB cable to the device and
using the AC adapter included with your model to plug the Hybrid into a standard 110V/220V wall outlet. The battery
should be charged for at least six hours before using the device for the first time. When fully charged, the display will
indicate “BATTERY CHARGING COMPLETED”. Under normal operating conditions, a new battery will last 14-16 hours
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on a full charge. However, battery life is diminished due to a variety of factors including temperature and backlight
usage. All rechargeable batteries lose their effective charge length over time.
Low Battery Charge Indicator within the Laser Rangefinder Display: If the symbol “ ” is seen in the laser rangefinder
display, this means that the battery charge is getting low and the internal battery should be recharged.
BASIC OPERATION
While looking through the 5x eyepiece, press and release the FIRE button once to activate the in-view Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the image) on a target at least five yards away. Press the
FIRE button again and hold it down until the range reading is displayed near the bottom of the LCD. Crosshairs surrounding
the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once a range has been acquired, you can release the FIRE
button. The crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle will disappear once the FIRE button has been released (the laser is
no longer being transmitted), but the LCD will remain active and display the last distance measurement for the next 30
seconds. You can depress the FIRE button again at any time to distance to a new target. The maximum time the laser is
transmitted (fired) is 10 seconds. To re-fire, press the button down again.
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USING THE LASER RANGEFINDER
Your Bushnell® HYBRID™ includes an advanced premium laser rangefinder using Digital Technology, allowing range
readings from 5-1000 yards / 4.5-914 meters. Measuring a mere 2.1 x 2.6 x 4.3 inches, this 8.5 ounce unit delivers
superb and accurate range performance to +/- one yard. The HYBRID features PinSeeker® Technology, 5x magnification,
and multi-coated optics for excellent light transmission, clarity, and brightness.
HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
The Bushnell HYBRID’s laser rangefinder employs an eye safe FDA Class 1 and CE Class 3A laser
in its operation. The HYBRID’s Advanced Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific
Integrated Circuit) results in instantaneous and accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital
technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel
from the rangefinder to the target, and back.
RANGING ACCURACY
The ranging accuracy of the HYBRID is plus or minus one yard / meter under most circumstances. The
maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for
most objects is 600 yards / 549 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1000 yards /
914 meters. Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances depending on the reflective
properties of the particular target and the environmental conditions at the time the distance of an object
is being measured.
The color, surface finish, size and shape of the target all affect reflectivity and range. Brightly colored
targets can be ranged at greater distances. Red is highly reflective, for example, and allows longer
ranges than the color black, which is the least reflective color. A shiny finish provides more range than a
dull one. A small target is more difficult to range than a larger target. The angle to the target also has an
effect. Shooting to a target at a 90 degree angle (where the target surface is perpendicular to the flight
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path of the emitted energy pulses) provides good range while a steep angle on the other hand, provides
limited ranging. In addition, lighting conditions (e.g. the amount of sunlight) will affect the ranging
capabilities of the unit. In reduced light (e.g. overcast skies) the unit’s maximum range will increase.
Conversely, very sunny days will decrease the unit’s maximum range.
MAGNIFICATION AND COATINGS
The HYBRID’s laser rangefinder features 5x magnification and multi-coated optics. A liquid crystal display
(LCD) is mounted within the optical system and when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, and
indicators for distance units (Yards/Meters) and PinSeeker operation. Inherent in the manufacturing
process are small black spots that appear in the optical system. These are a natural characteristic of
the LCD and cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process. They do not affect the distancing
performance of the unit.
ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE
Your HYBRID is constructed with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 2 diopter range) that allows one to focus
the LCD display relative to the image. Simply rotate the eyepiece until the reticle and your ranging target
both appear sharp to your eye.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS
Your HYBRID LCD incorporates illuminated indicators that will let you know the unit of measure for the
displayed range, the laser’s active firing status, confirmation when a target has been acquired, and the
targeting mode. These LCD indicators function as follows:
UNIT OF MEASURE (display indication=Y or M)
The HYBRID can display the ranged distance in yards or meters. The unit of measure indicators are located in the lower
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right portion of the LCD. To select your preference for the distance units, start with the HYBRID powered off. While
looking through the eyepiece, press and hold the FIRE button down for at least 5 seconds. During this time all liquid
crystal segments and icons will be displayed. After approximately 5 seconds elapse, you will see the unit indicators on
the display begin to alternate between Yards and Meters. To set it to your preference, simply wait to release the FIRE
button when only the “Y” or “M” is visible. The device will always return to your last setting for the ranging units, so it will
not be necessary to reset this before each use.
ACTIVE LASER
Crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once
a range has been acquired, you can release the FIRE button. The crosshairs surrounding
the circle will disappear once the FIRE button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer
being transmitted).
PinSeeker™
Ever have trouble getting distance to the flag? This advanced feature allows easy
acquisition of the flag without inadvertently getting distances to background targets (i.e.
trees) that have stronger signal strength. Simply align the aiming circle reticle onto the
flag that you want distance to. Next, press and hold the FIRE button and move the laser
slowly over the flag or desired object until a circle surrounds the flag indicator. If the laser
beam recognized more than one object (i.e. flag and background trees), distance of the
flag will be displayed and a circle will surround the PinSeeker indicator informing the user
that distance to the flag (i.e. closer object) is being displayed in the LCD (as seen below).
There may be times when only the laser beam only sees one object in its path. In this case,
the distance will be displayed, but because more than one object was not acquired, a
circle will not surround the flag indicator.
TIP: While pressing the FIRE button, you can move the device slowly from object
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to object and intentionally force the laser to hit multiple objects to verify that you are only displaying the closest
of the objects recognized by the laser.
USING THE GPS SECTION
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Note that most of the buttons on the GPS control panel have more than one function.
FIRE Button
• Turns the device on & off
• Turns the backlight on & off
Screen Button
• Displays distances to additional points of interest
Up Button
• Scrolls up
• Selects next hole
Down Button
• Scrolls down
• Selects previous hole
Ok/Shot Button
• Selects highlighted option
• Activates Shot Distance
Esc/Menu Button
• Cancels current operation
• Returns to previous step/screen/menu
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STARTING UP/FIRE BUTTON OPERATION
Power On
• Press and hold the FIRE button until “Bushnell Hybrid” appears (about 2 seconds).
Power Off
• Press and hold the FIRE button until the screen goes blank*.
Backlight On/Off
• From any screen, press the FIRE button to turn the backlight on.
• Press FIRE button again to turn the backlight off.
*NOTE: the unit will automatically power off after 45 minutes if no buttons are pressed.
To override this, enter the OPTIONS menu, select SETTINGS and change the AUTO OFF setting to “OFF”.
First, be sure the battery has a full charge. If you are using it for the first time, it should be charged for 6 hours minimum
(refer to “Charging the Battery” on pg. 6 for details). Next, make sure you are outdoors, in a location with a clear view
of the sky overhead, to ensure good reception of GPS satellite signals. Now, you’re ready to power up and begin to
use your Hybrid.
Hold down the FIRE button until you see the startup screen, and then release it.
You will see the Main Menu screen, which has only two items: PLAY GOLF and
OPTIONS (Fig. 1).
Using the Hybrid menu system is simple:
1. Select (highlight) a menu item using the UP/DOWN buttons.
2. Press the OK/SHOT button to enter it.
3. Press the ESC/MENU button to return to the previous menu level. Fig. 1
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PLAY GOLF MODE
With PLAY GOLF highlighted, press OK. The display will indicate that the
unit is SEARCHING FOR LOCAL COURSES. If it does not, and you see this
message: “Not enough satellites for local search. Press OK to start manual
search.” press OK/SHOT and follow the MANUAL SEARCH procedure
described in the next paragraph. When the search is complete, a list
of golf courses in order of their distance from your current location is displayed
(Fig. 2). Select the course you want from the list and press OK/SHOT.
A manual search option is also available. If no courses are found, or the one you want to play is not listed (as GPS info for
new courses is added to the iGolf.com database, it will be available via your user account), select MANUAL SEARCH
and press OK/SHOT, then enter the name of the state using the UP/DOWN buttons (Fig. 3). Select DELETE and press
OK/SHOT if you make a mistake. If you get multiple results, select the state from the list and press OK/SHOT, then enter
the course name (at least the first few letters) (Fig. 4). When finished, select “SEARCH” and press OK/SHOT. You should
then be able to select the course from the search results (Fig. 5).
Once you have selected your course, the display will show you distances from your current location to the center (largest
Fig. 2
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digits), front (F) and back (B) of the green for the first hole of the course (Fig. 6).
The Hybrid will automatically advance to the next hole as you move around the
course, but you can manually select a different hole than the current one at any
time by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons.
Press the SCREEN button to view the distance to additional points for the current
green (Fig. 7). Press SCREEN again to see the next screen of additional points
(Fig. 8). When finished, press SCREEN once more to return to the Center/Front/
Back screen (Fig. 6).
SHOT DISTANCE FEATURE
This feature allows you to easily check the distance between any two points and would normally be used to measure the
length of your shot. To use it:
1. Press OK/SHOT to activate the Shot Distance feature (Fig. 9). The distance will automatically update as you move
(Fig. 10).
2. Press ESC/MENU to return to the previous screen at any time.
3. Press OK/SHOT again at any time to reactivate the Shot Distance feature and establish a new start position.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 6
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PLAY GOLF MENU
When you are in “Play Golf” Mode, on the green distance display, pressing ESC/
MENU will display the Play Golf Menu (Fig. 11). Select an item from the menu and
press OK/SHOT to use or display it:
MAP GOLF HOLE: This feature allows you to edit the distances given for the various
points (Front, Center, Back, etc.) on the current hole/green. To use the feature:
• Highlight the point you want to re-map from the list (Fig. 12) and press OK/
SHOT.
• Stand at the desired location and press OK/SHOT to register the point (Fig.
13). Do not move until the process is complete.
• Repeat this process for any other points you wish to map.
• When finished, scroll to highlight “Save” and press OK/SHOT. The Hybrid
will retain this setting along with the course data, so your revised distance will
be displayed instead of the original distance next time you return to play this
course.
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 9
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SATELLITES: Displays the available GPS satellite relative positions and signal strength, along with an indication of the
overall satellite reception quality (“STRONG”, “GOOD”, “WEAK”).
BATTERY LEVEL: Displays the remaining battery power level as a percentage.
RESUME PLAY: Returns to the distance display for the current hole. Any edits you made via the Map Golf Hole option
will be shown instead of the original distance.
EXIT: Exits the Play Golf Menu and returns to the Main Menu.
OPTIONS MENU
From the Main Menu, select (press the DOWN button to highlight) OPTIONS and
press OK/SHOT to access the following features and settings in the Options Menu
(Fig. 14):
MAP COURSE: This feature allows you to customize existing course data (changing
front/back/center locations for a hole, or adding new points like bunkers, hazards,
etc.), or you can even create an entire new file of course data (if you want to map
a course not yet in the iGolf database). Begin by highlighting “MAP COURSE” and
pressing OK/SHOT. Here’s how to use the MAP COURSE feature:
1. Select EDIT COURSE to customize an existing course, or select CREATE
COURSE to begin setting up an entirely new set of data, and press OK/SHOT
(Fig. 15). Choose the course name from the list if you’re editing an existing
one, or select NEW COURSE 1 if you’re creating a new course data file (then
enter the state name).
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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2. If you need to edit or create the course name, select COURSE NAME and press OK/SHOT. Names should be different
from any of your other golf courses to avoid duplication or confusion. If you’re editing an existing course and don’t want
to change the name, skip to step 4.
3. Using the UP/DOWN buttons, scroll to highlight each character and press OK/SHOT. To delete characters, scroll
to “DELETE” and press OK/SHOT. When finished, scroll to highlight “SAVE” and press OK/SHOT.
4. Next, select MAP GPS POINTS and press OK/SHOT (Fig. 16). Select the hole (Fig. 17), then the default name for
the point (Fig. 18) and press OK/SHOT.
5. If editing an existing point, select its name from the list, then press OK/SHOT
while standing at the point to register its new location. When creating a new
custom point select CSTM 1 (CSTM 2, etc) and press OK/SHOT, You can
then select ABBREVIATIONS (Fig. 19) and pick from the list (CREEK, SAND,
HZRD, etc.), or give it your own USER DEFINED name. Next, make sure you
are standing at the point, and press OK/SHOT to register it. You can also just
accept the default name (CSTM 1) and go directly to REGISTER POINT.
Fig. 16 Fig. 17 Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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BATTERY LEVEL: Displays the remaining battery power level as a percentage.
SATELLITES: Displays the available GPS satellite relative positions and signal strength, along with an indication of the
overall satellite reception quality (“STRONG”, “GOOD”, “WEAK”).
SETTINGS: Press OK/SHOT to view the Settings Submenu, which lets you set the following user preferences for the
display and GPS operation. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight an item, then press OK/SHOT to select it. Make the
desired adjustment using UP/DOWN, then press OK/SHOT to confirm your setting and return to the Settings Submenu.
When finished setting your preferences, press ESC/MENU to exit the SETTINGS Submenu and return to the OPTIONS
menu. The SETTINGS Submenu items are:
CONTRAST: Use the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the display contrast to improve viewing in different lighting
conditions.
AUTO ADVANCE: The default is ON. Select OFF if you don’t want the Hybrid to automatically advance to the next
hole on the course as you play, and would prefer to use the UP/DOWN buttons to manually select the displayed
hole yourself.
AUTO OFF: The default “ON” setting will shut power off after 45 minutes of inactivity (no buttons pressed) to avoid
unnecessary battery drain. Selecting “OFF” will allow the unit to remain powered on with no time limit, until manually
turned off.
YARDS/METERS: Select YARD or METER distance units.
WAAS: This allows you to turn off location correction used to improve GPS accuracy within the United States.
Commonly known as WAAS, this system of satellites and ground stations provides GPS signal corrections for much
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of the U.S. You may need to adjust the WAAS setting according to geographic location. The default setting is “ON”.
STABILIZER: Allows you to select the GPS position refresh mode. With the Stabilizer set to “ON”, the Hybrid will not
refresh the GPS distance readings when the unit is not in motion (when you are not walking). This can be useful if you
experience fluctuating distance readings when you remain stationary. The default setting is “ON”.
DEFAULT: Pressing OK will display “RESTORE?” -select YES and press OK again to reset the Hybrid GPS to its factory
default condition. All items in the OPTIONS menu (as listed above) will return to their original settings.
DELETE COURSE: This option erases a golf course data file from the Hybrid’s internal memory. Highlight DELETE
COURSE in the OPTIONS menu and press OK/SHOT. Select the golf course from the list and press OK/SHOT. To
verify you want to delete the course, select YES and press OK/SHOT. If you need to restore the deleted course data
at a later date, simply connect the Hybrid’s USB port to your computer, log on to your iGolf account and download it.
ABOUT: Displays the software version.
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Registering and Updating Golf Course Data
Within 45 days of purchase, go to www.bushnell.igolf.com to register your Hybrid,
which will update the preloaded GPS course data and load any new courses that have
been recently added to the iGolf database. Registration is free and will only take a few
minutes. If a unit that has not been registered is powered on 45 days or more after the
first GPS fix, the GPS section will not function (the laser rangefinder is not affected) and
display a prompt to register online (which will restore it to normal operation).
1) Go to www.bushnell.igolf.com and fill in your info to register your Hybrid and create an account. The serial #
of your Hybrid can be found on the back of the unit as shown in the example. Click “Next” at the end of Step 1 to go
to Step 2 and complete your registration.
2) In Step 3, you will download and run an installer for the USB driver that allows your computer to recognize your
Hybrid. The installer is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (to date, Mac OS is not supported). For
best results, we recommend using Microsoft Internet Explorer as your browser.
3) After the driver installation is complete, click Next.
4) Step 4 (optional) provides access to a pdf document with detailed instructions for updating the internal operating
software of the Hybrid. A button (web link) is included in the pdf that will take you to the Software Wizard that
downloads the update. Updating your Hybrid’s software is recommended to ensure that you have the latest features
and operating improvements.
5) Once you’ve registered your Hybrid and installed the USB driver, you’ll be on the webpage that allows you to
search for a golf course. Enter all or part of the course’s name and click “Search”. You’ll be taken to the course info on
the iGolf.com site, and can click “Download GPS Course File” to get the latest updated data for the course.
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